Title: Things to Do in Great Basin in 2026 | Expedia.com [Great Basin Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Great-Basin.dx6212810)[Hotels in Great Basin](https://expedia.com/Great-Basin-Hotels.d6212810.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Great Basin](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Basin.d6212810.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Great Basin](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Great-Basin.d6212810.Car-Rental-Guide)[Great Basin Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Great-Basin.d6212810.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Great Basin ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Great Basin Types of activities Where to stay [Great Basin Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Great-Basin.dx6212810) ![Great Basin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/246/13bf2998-ee19-4e23-9ab1-d7a3b6a098cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great Basin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532645349/d0da8a48-3ffd-4799-b0d9-5dd43c697b49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great Basin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/246/ea199c28-f885-42c6-bd7d-bbedb1416e1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great Basin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093091/380a95ab-20af-477a-9df5-e93255b3d3da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great Basin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093153/4c9b0f51-6475-4b29-92f7-ce0e3edd0cc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Great Basin Attractions Explore the sights of Great Basin with some popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6212810&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or try out our list of {1 fun activities in Great Basin [fun activities in Great Basin](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6212810&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. We have free cancellation and no added fees, so you can relax and channel your energy into planning your dream vacation. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Great Basin must see attractions ### 1\. Heavenly Ski Resort Heavenly Mountain Resort lives up to its name; it is the place to be in Lake Tahoe in winter. This is the biggest ski resort in the area, with the highest peak, the longest vertical drop, some of the best terrain parks, and the best views. Thanks to its rocky trails and lakeside location, it offers plenty of activities in summer too. Daredevils, partygoers and nature lovers flock here year-round. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Heavenly-Ski-Resort-United-States-of-America.d6063293.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063293/bc869d17-d1ac-442e-8338-cc9d394a516b.jpg) ### 2\. Park City Mountain Resort Enjoy year-round sporting adventures, entertainment and relaxation at Park City. This superb resort, already a major venue for snowboarding and giant slalom ski racing, hosted Salt Lake City’s 2002 Winter Olympics. In 2015, neighboring Canyons Resort joined Park City to create the biggest skiable area in the U.S. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Park-City-Mountain-Resort-Park-City.d6068263.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068263/0e3f7708-5d62-4592-a9cd-e810a8616038.jpg) ### 3\. Snowbird Ski Resort If you’re in search of a resort near Snowbird, choose the Snowbird Ski Resort, and you won’t regret it. With the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird Ski Resort invites skiers and snowboarders alike to hit the trails and carve up all 100 trails and 3,240 vertical feet of terrain on this massive snow mountain. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Snowbird-Ski-Resort-Sandy.d6093117.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mountains and skyline viewed from Hidden Peak at Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093117/916a9cb8-9b91-45e4-9e35-b97d0bc2ece2.jpg) ### 4\. Northstar California Resort Northstar California Resort is a laid-back mountain resort combining the excitement of on-mountain activities with high-end shopping and après-ski entertainment. Located on Mount Pluto and Lookout Mountain in Tahoe National Forest, the resort draws both winter and summer sports enthusiasts. Go skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, biking, fishing and hiking. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Northstar-California-Resort-Truckee.d6063289.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063289/e9ebcf3b-e744-4a5d-9339-f7acfe03d6f6.jpg) ### 5\. Deer Valley Resort Deer Valley Resort offers adventure sports and magnificent scenery together with first-rate service and attention to detail. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding in winter, biking, hiking and outdoor concerts in summer and year-round delectable cuisine. These activities and amenities have earned Deer Valley Resort a frequent top-three placement in Ski magazine’s annual Top-Ranked Western Ski Resorts. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Deer-Valley-Resort-Deer-Valley.d6068265.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068265/d2776d9c-fa5c-479b-9d19-b2517082227d.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Great Basin | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Great Basin National Park Private Two Day Highlights Adventure](/things-to-do/great-basin-national-park-private-two-day-highlights-adventure.a51554159.activity-details): $1,650 | | Top 5 things to do | [Great Basin National Park Private Two Day Highlights Adventure](/things-to-do/great-basin-national-park-private-two-day-highlights-adventure.a51554159.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Great Basin - With kids ### Things to Do in Great Basin with Kids There's fun for the entire family wherever you go in Great Basin. Here are a few [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6212810&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) you can do together that are sure to make your vacation a blast: - [Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Reno by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/unique-scavenger-hunt-experience-in-reno-by-operation-city-quest.a1032318.activity-details) - [Sale Lake City Haunted Old Town Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sale-lake-city-haunted-old-town-tour.a1376926.activity-details) - [Admission Ticket to Red Butte Garden](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/admission-ticket-to-red-butte-garden.a750808.activity-details) - [Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Salt Lake City by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/operation-city-quest-scavenger-hunt-salt-lake-city-ut.a1239906.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Great Basin? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Great Basin ![Heavenly Ski Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063293/bc869d17-d1ac-442e-8338-cc9d394a516b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heavenly Ski Resort 4.5/5(1,496 reviews) Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, climbing and partying at this massive resort with heavenly views of Lake Tahoe and the desert. [](https://expedia.com/Heavenly-Ski-Resort-United-States-of-America.d6063293.Vacation-Attraction) ![Park City Mountain Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068263/0e3f7708-5d62-4592-a9cd-e810a8616038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Park City Mountain Resort 4.5/5(1,117 reviews) Ski on Olympic-standard runs, enjoy myriad summer activities, attend free concerts and sample lively après-ski entertainment at this very large U.S. mountain resort. [](https://expedia.com/Park-City-Mountain-Resort-Park-City.d6068263.Vacation-Attraction) ![Salt Palace Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068251/fdadea55-8bec-4730-8692-1177b0891e19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Salt Palace Convention Center 4.5/5(398 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Salt Palace Convention Center during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Salt-Palace-Convention-Center-Downtown-Salt-Lake-City.d6068251.Vacation-Attraction) ![University of Utah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3200/645d889f-2f30-40c6-b2cd-aa589af580ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Utah 4.5/5(821 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Utah during your visit to Salt Lake City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Utah-University-District.d6068227.Vacation-Attraction) ![Panoramic view of mountains and skyline from Hidden Peak at Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093117/380213c6-e3c7-4d99-a00a-65b4ef9ca49f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snowbird Ski Resort 4.5/5(303 reviews) Fly like a snowbird down the slopes at the Snowbird Ski Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah. When the temperatures are low and the powder is fresh, there’s no better way to spend a chilly winter day than warming up on the inviting slopes at this resort. [](https://expedia.com/Snowbird-Ski-Resort-Sandy.d6093117.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stateline, NV - January 29, 2025: Daytime winter aerial image over Stateline, NV - South Lake Tahoe, CA at Lake Tahoe, how has weather impacted tourism business of hotels, resorts, and casinos.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555467510/d5dec44b-f478-43c6-a969-55a2dc208054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino 4/5(866 reviews) Why not try your luck with a visit to Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino during your visit to Stateline? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Caesars-Republic-Lake-Tahoe-Casino-Stateline.d553248621555467510.Vacation-Attraction) ![Northstar California Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063289/e9ebcf3b-e744-4a5d-9339-f7acfe03d6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northstar California Resort 4.5/5(704 reviews) Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping. [](https://expedia.com/Northstar-California-Resort-Truckee.d6063289.Vacation-Attraction) ![Deer Valley Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068265/d2776d9c-fa5c-479b-9d19-b2517082227d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deer Valley Resort 4.5/5(469 reviews) Spread over six mountain peaks, this Utah resort is famous for its deep powder skiing, open-air concerts, luxury accommodations and international cuisine. [](https://expedia.com/Deer-Valley-Resort-Deer-Valley.d6068265.Vacation-Attraction) ![Heavenly Gondola](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6241463/a06df08e-0317-46e2-9ff5-4d5887f5064e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heavenly Gondola 4.5/5(979 reviews) Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await. [](https://expedia.com/Heavenly-Gondola-Heavenly-Village.d6241463.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Great Basin ![Downtown Salt Lake City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068205/37b440ae-d560-4b56-a8d9-70ca1e413529.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Salt Lake City 4/5(3,721 area reviews) Heart of the state, Downtown Salt Lake City offers lively experiences with shopping at City Creek Center, performances at Eccles Theatre, and historic sites like Temple Square. Easily accessible via TRAX light rail. [](https://expedia.com/Salt-Lake-City-Downtown-Salt-Lake-City.dx6056390) ![Mt Timpanogos and it's snow covered slopes are seen from Deer Valley ski resort in mid June](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500796/c3cfbc6f-d215-4895-a88a-14279cd0ae0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Deer Valley 5/5(137 area reviews) The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Deer Valley. A stop by Park City Mountain Resort or Deer Valley Resort might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.com/Park-City-Deer-Valley.dx500796) ![Canyons Village at Park City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056385/cc01da05-0720-4de0-8fa3-5ea15557fc3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Canyons Village at Park City Scenic gondola rides, golf, live music, shopping and access to miles of biking, hiking and skiing trails await you at this mountain resort village. [](https://expedia.com/Park-City-Canyons-Village-At-Park-City.dx6056385) ![Downtown Reno](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327175/8f0e550e-a826-435d-b407-a1f39276bb78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Reno 3.5/5(3,154 area reviews) Discover this major technology center with outdoor recreation activities like skiing and water sports at nearby lakes. Enjoy performances at Pioneer Center, visit Nevada Museum of Art, and explore hotel casinos like Atlantis and Peppermill. [](https://expedia.com/Reno-Downtown-Reno.dx6054237) ![DPAXX3 A view of Park City, Utah.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234141/cf518597-f405-440c-99d4-9f2a5388710c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Park City 4.5/5(462 area reviews) North Park City is a destination visitors seek out for is picture-perfect mountain views, abundant dining options, and popular ski slopes. You might want to check out attractions like Park City Mountain Resort or Park City Golf Club while you're exploring the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.com/Park-City-North-Park-City.dx6234141) ![Park City Mountain Range](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141515/186882b5-a492-4ad4-af58-d974ccaebce7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Park City 4.5/5(150 area reviews) The ample dining options and stunning ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Park City. A stop by Park City Mountain Resort or Main Street might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.com/Park-City-Downtown-Park-City.dx6141515) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Great-Basin.dx6212810.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Great Basin on a sunny day? > - [Area 51 VIP Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/area-51-vip-tour.a247297.activity-details) > - [Zion National Park Bus Tour From Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/zion-national-park-bus-tour-from-las-vegas.a788960.activity-details) > - [Zion National Park VIP Tour with Lunch](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/zion-national-park-vip-tour-with-lunch.a456350.activity-details) > - [Small-Group Grand Teton Guided Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-grand-teton-guided-tour.a177336.activity-details) ### What to do in Great Basin on a rainy day? ### What should I not miss in Great Basin? > - Heavenly Ski Resort > - Northstar California Resort > - Park City Mountain Resort > - University of Utah ### Are there cheap things to do in Great Basin? > - [Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Dallas by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fun-city-scavenger-hunt-in-dallas-by-operation-city-quest.a1235093.activity-details) > - [Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Atlanta by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/participate-in-a-fun-scavenger-hunt-in-atlanta-by-operation-city-quest.a1239479.activity-details) > - [Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Salt Lake City by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/operation-city-quest-scavenger-hunt-salt-lake-city-ut.a1239906.activity-details) > - [Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Reno by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/unique-scavenger-hunt-experience-in-reno-by-operation-city-quest.a1032318.activity-details) ### What can you do in Great Basin for free? > - The Gateway > - Salt Lake Temple > - Brigham Young University > - The Shops at Heavenly Village